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From the Library of the
Foggyi
uscum
of Art
Harvard University
1903
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF
THE PICTURES, &c., IN THE
SHAKESPEARE
MEMORIAL AT
STRATFORD-
UPON-AVON
WITH HISTORICAL &
DESCRIPTIVE NOTES
PRICE TWOPENCE
PUBLISHED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE SHAKESPEARE
MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON; AND
PRINTED FOR THEM BY JOHN MORGAN, OF n, HIGH
STREET, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.
#*?#-**'»
i'
The Memorial Edition
^
of Shakespeare's Plays
Bdited by CHARLES B. FLOWER.
AN EDITION FOR SHAKESPEARE READING SOCIETIES.
While the text is given in its entirety, the' lines usually omitted in reading aloud,
or in stage representations, are printed in smaller type.
SCENE n.
THE WINTEB'S TALE.
Leon. Thou want'st a rough pash and the shoots that I have,
To be full like me ; yet they say we are
Almost as like as eggs ; women say so,
That will say any thing :
btit were they false
As o'er-dyed blacks, as wind, as waters, false
As dice are to be wish'd by one that fixes
No bourn twixt his and mine,
yet were it true
To say this boy were like me. Come, sir page,
Look on me with your welkin eye : sweet villain !
Most dear'st ! my coUop ! Can thy dam ? — may 't be ?
Affection ! thy intention stabs the centre :
Thou dost make possible things not so held,
Communicatest with dreams : — how can this be ? —
With what 's unreal thou ooactive art,
And fellow'st nothing : then *tis very credent
Thou may 'st CO- join with something; and thou dost,
And that beyond commission, and I find it.
And that to the infection of my brains
And hardening of my brows.
I
PoL What means Sicilia ?
Her. He something seems unsettled.
SPECIMEN OF TEXT.
The Plays, separately. Sixpence each. Complete (in Eight Yolumes), bound in
Crushed Persian Morocco backs, marbled paper sides, marbled edges,
One Guinea net.
SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION.
Copies may be obtained from The Custodian at the Shakespeare Memorial,
Stratford-upon-Avon.
J
^
I
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE
OF THE PICTURES &c. IN
THE SHAKESPEARE MEMO-
RIAL AT STRATFORD-UPON-
AVON.
WITH HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE
NOTES.
THIRD EDITION.
1903.
STRATFORD-ON-AVON :
JOHN MORGAN, 11, High Street-
■'5GMUStUMUBRAFtl
'^■'ARoUNIVERarY
OM
SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL
■ THEATRE, LIBRARY; AND
PICTURE GALLERY
GoVERNt)RS
The Right Honourable Loed Lkigh
The Lord Ronald S. Gower, F.S.A.
Sir Frederick Hamilton, Bart.
Lady Trevelyan
Sir Theodore Martin, K.C.B., V.D., LL.D., F.S.A.
■ He.
■ Ir>
WiGAN
I (Ma-
Miss Mary Anderso:
dame De >1avarro)
F. R. Benson
*R. M. Bird
E. Marlett Boddy, F.R.C.S,
Mrs. BuRMAN
+*\V.G. CoLBOURNE (Alderman)
'■James Cox
F. W. Clarke. B.A.
The Rev. F. S. de Courcv
Laffan, M.A.
*Mrs. Flower
*Edgar Flower
Arthur S. Flower, F.S.A.
■ *ARcmBALD D. Flower, C.C.
Capt. O. S. Flower
■^Algernon Graves, F.S.A.
+R. L. Greene (Alderman)
-D. S. Gregg
-fR. Hawkes (Alderman)
W. A. HOBBES
Major Tom Hutchings
^"Wm. Hutchings, J. P.
J. Jefferson
+The Mayor of Stratford-
upon-Avon (Councillor G.
M. BiRDl.
*JoHN Morgan
*J. J. Nason, M.B.
T. P. Potts
*T. Edgar Pemberton
+A. E. Park (Alderman)
+W. Pearce (Alderman)
Miss Ada Rehan
Mrs. Rylands
John Slatter
tj. Smallwood (Alderman)
Miss Ellen Terry
Frederick William Wigan
Those marked (') are Members of the Council.
Those marked (t) are ex-officio Governors.
Chairman of the Council: Edgar Flower, Esq.
Secretary: Charles Lowndes.
Librarian: W. S. Brassington, F.S.A.
Custodian: C. Rainbow.
Committee of Management
Chairman : Edgar Flower, Esq., J. P.
Mrs. Flower (Avonbank)
Archibald D. Flower, Esq., C.C.
Alderman W. G. Colbourne
William Hutchings, Esq., J. P.
J. J. Nason, Esq., M.B., J. P.
T. Edgar Pemberton, Esq.
Secretary : Charles Lowndes
Librarian: W. Salt Brassington, F.S.A.
NOTE TO VISITORS.
Visitors to the Shakespeare Memorial usually
first inspect the Library (on the ground floor to the
left of entrance), then pass up the grand staircase to
the Theatre, ascend the Tower, view the Picture
Gallery and descend to the Hall again, pass into the
Garden to the Gower Monument of Shakespeare,
and return through the Hall to the principal entrance.
The dimensions of the Pictures given in this
Catalogue are sight measurements.
The Pictures in the Hall and Landing are first
described (Nos. 90 to 104) pp. i to 26.
The pictures in the Gallery follow (Nos. i to 119)
pp. 29 to 97.
The public are admitted to view the buildings,
including the Theatre and Picture Gallery at a
charge of 6d. each. Parties exceeding 20 in number
are admitted by arrangement.
Season Tickets can be obtained for i/- each ;
these admit readers to the Library.
SHAKESPEARE MEMORIAL
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON.
BRIEF ACCOUNT OF
THE MEMORIAL . .
So long ago as the year 1820 the idea of building a Memorial
Theatre in Stratford as a tribute to the memory of Shakespeare
occurred to Charles Mathews, the comedian.
There is in the Memorial Library a play bill for December
20th, 1820, whereon is stated that: — ** Mr. Mathews most
respectfully informs the public that he will be found at home
at the Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon, that evening, when
he will have the honour of presenting to them his last new
entertainment called * Country Cousins and the Sights of
London.'" At the foot of the bill appears the following note :
** At the conclusion of the evening's entertainment Mr. Mathews
will have the honour of submitting to the audience the nature
of some proposals that have been suggested for the purpose of
erecting, in the form of a Theatre in Stratford, a National
Monument and Mausoleum to the immortal memory of
Shakespeare."
Although at the time the suggestion was well received
nothing was then done to carry out Mr. Mathews' plan, and
the idea lay dormant until 1864, when the Tercentenary ot
Shakespeare's birth was celebrated at Stratford. Eleven years
later the Memorial Fund was started by Mr. Charles E. Flower,
with a handsome donation and the gift of a site.'^
The site, then to all appearance an unpromising one, upon
the banks of the Avon had been used for docks and wharves,
its selection, however, has since been fully justified.
The original proposal at the Tercentenary Celebration
was to erect a statue ; but it was felt that a theatre, wherein
**In 1820 there was no permanent theatre in Stratford, but a temporary
one, under the management of a lady, had been open a few years before that
date. In 1821 a new theatre was equipped in More Town's End, a street
now known as Greenhill Street. The first permanent theatre in Stratford,
however, was built half-way down Chapel Lane, upon part of New Phice
Garden, and opened with a performance of *' As You Like It," December
i2th, 1827. The doors of that building were closed for the last time after
a performance of*' Hamlet," on April 30th, 1872. For full particulars see
Past Dramatic Performances in Stratford-upon-Avon, by W. Hutchings,
Price 6d.
8
Shakespeare's plays could be adequately represented would be
a more fitting tribute to his genius.
On April 23rd, 1877, the t4iree hundred and twelfth
anniversary of the poet's birth, the first stone of the Memorial
Building was laid by the Rt. Hon. Lord Leigh, with full
Masonic ceremonial. Contributions to the building and
endowment fund were given liberally by English and American
Shakespeareans, but it was principally to the energy and
enthusiasm of Mr. Flower that the scheme owed its success ;
for this reason as well as for his liberality he is justly con-
sidered to be the founder of the Memorial. A portrait of
Mr. Flower (painted by Phil. R. Morris, A.R.A.), presented to
him by his friends and fellow-townsmen, hangs in the Library-
Reading Room..
The building, designed by Mr. W. F. Unsworth in the
Gothic style, comprises a Theatre, Library, Picture Gallery,
and Central Tower, standing in a beautiful garden beside the
river Avon, which here flows quietly in a broad stream towards
the church where Shakespeare lies buried. Every detail of the
building being carefully considered with a view to the purpose
for which it is intended, as well as to artistic effect, the work
is substantial and good throughout, with nothing sham or
inharmonious ; the staircase, constructed of Caen stone and
Purbeck marble, is especially beautiful. The staiaed glass
windows represent "The Seven Ages of Man" ('* As You
Like It," Act IL, Scene 8, 139) ; Queen Elizabeth ; and
Queen Victoria.
The Theatre,
With accommodation for nearly nine hundred persons, is open
occasionally during the year for dramatic performances.
The act-drop, painted by W. R. Beverly, represents " The
Globe Theatre," and the " Bear Garden" in South wark, with
a state procession of Queen Elizabeth in the foreground.
The Memorial Theatre was opened on April 23rd, 1879,
with, a performance of ** Much Ado About Nothing," in which
Lady Theodore Martin (Helen Faucit) and the late Mr. Barry
Sullivan took part, while Miss Kate Field delivered a dedicatory
address, written by Dr. Westland Marston. Shakespeare's
birthday (the* 23rd April) has since been celebrated annually by
the revival of one of his plays, during a period of Shakespearean
acting.
Upon the exterior of the Library are three terra-cotta
basso-relievo panels representing respectively scenes from
IT block liul by Mr. E. Far. SIral/or.
II
**As You Like It," ** King John," and *' Hamlet"; the first
and third were given by Miss Mary Anderson, the second by
the architect, Mr. W. F. Unsworth.
The Shakespeare Monument.
A fine Group of Bronze Statuary, presented by the
author. The Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower, to Stratford-
upon-Avon, stands in the garden on the south side of the
theatre. It represents Shakespeare and four of his principal
characters, Lady Macbeth, Hamlet, Prince Hal, and Sir John
Falstaif, personif>'ing tragedy, philosophy, history and comedy
respectively. The sculptor spent altogether twelve years upon
the work ; the bronzes were cast in Paris, and the monument
was unveiled on October loth, 1888.
The Library
Of Shakespearean and Dramatic Literature is situated upon
the ground floor fronting the road ; it contains copies of the
first four folio editions of Shakespeare's Plays, published in
' 1623, 1632, 1664, and 1685; some rare quartos, and other
earJy printed books, also copies of most of the collective
editions of the plays published in Great Britain and America.
Through the generosity of friends many new and valuable
books have from time to time been presented, and are always
thankfully received by the Committee.
Anyone wishing to consult the books may do so on
application to the Librarian.
The Committee desire that facilities for study should be
given to students.
The Picture Galleries
Situated above the Library contain many originals from the
Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, formerly in Pall Mall ; portraits
of Shakespeare and of famous actors and actresses ; subject-
pictures from the plays, also some rare engravings and a bust
of the poet.
Donations of Books and Pictures are gratefully received
by the Committee, who desire to make the collections as
complete and interesting as possible.
Contributions should be sent to —
The Librarian,
Siialcespeare Memorial,
Stratford' upon-A von.
» ,
-INDEX TO CATALOGUE.
Portraits,
Anderson (Miss)
Bancroft (Lady)
Booth (E.)
Booth (Miss S.)
Byron (Lord) . .
Cherry (A)
Coleridge (S. T.)
Conway (W. A.)
Cromwell (O.)
Farren (W.)
Flower (C. E.)
Garrick (D.) 60, 62,
Garrick (Mrs.)
Gower (The Lord Ronald) . .
Graves (H.)
Gwynn . .
Hawley (F.)
Kean (Mrs. C.)
.Kemble (C.)
Kemble (R.)
Kemble TSarah) see Siddons. .
Kemble (Fanny)
Kemble (J. P.) . . 53,
Phelps (S.)
Pope (A.)
Rehan (Miss) . .
Richard II. ..
Scott (Sir W.):
Shakespeare (W.) 27 to 35, 100,
Shakespeare (Judith) . .
Shelley (P. B.)
Siddons (Mrs. S.)
Southampton (H. Earl of j . .
Stephens (W. H.) . .
Stuart (Prince Charles)
Stirling: (Mrs.) . .
Toole (J. L.)
Tree (Ellen) . .
Wallack (Mr.)
York (Duke of)
Artists.
No.
36
lOl
48
94
119
55
107
46
118
22
121
63*,
126
61
.63
67
122
112
127
56
no
124
55a
80,
£25
37
113
66
24
114
29
131
59
116
19
, 26
49
96
117
47
i5o
96
56
58
7
.91
No.
Bouchet (L. A. G.)
..61
Brooks (T.) . .
41
Briggs(H.P.)..
55a
Brown (M.) ..
25
Cattermole (C )
.. 81
Cause (J.)
20, 102
Challon (J. J.)..
95
Clothier (R.) . .
. . 96
Crowley |N. J.)
37» 58
Dell (E. E.) . .
•• 54
Dujardin (J.) ..
. . 92
Etty (W.)
. . 108
Fradelle (H. J.)
• • 44
Fufeeli(H.) ..
: 8, 10, 12, 22
Gainsborough . .
.. 117
Gilbert (Sir J.)
.. 21
Greuze (J. B.)
115
Hall (G. H.) . .
29-
Harlow (G. H.)
46, 97
Herrick (W. S.)
.. 45
Hobday (W.) ..
. . 40
Hogarth (W.)
113
Hoppner, J. . .
..114
Kaufmann (A)
. . loa
Kirk (T.)
42
Lawrence (Sir T.)
i9>53
Lay(0, L) ..
48
Lebrun (L. J.)..
.. 93
Lely (Sir P.) ..
112
Loutherbourg (P. J. d
e) .. .. 57
Maclise(D.) ..
43-
Martin (J )
38
Merritt (Anna Lea) .
. . 47
Millais (Sir J.)
67
Nast (T.)
103
Northcote (J.)..
23
Opie, (J.)
7
Phillips (H. W.)
Pine (R.)
. . 50
62
Robertson (T. F.)
36
Reynolds (Sir J.)
60, 64
Richards (F.) . .
I
Romney (G.) ,.
•• 15,39. 116
Somer (Van) . .
... . . 49.
Smirke (R.) 2, 3, 4, 5
. 16, 17, 18, 51, 52,
98 99
Stothard (T.) . .
14
Tate (R.)
. . 26
Vandyck (Sir A.)
. . Ill
West (Benjamin)
9
Wheatley (F.) . ,
13-
Wyatt(H.) ..
107, iia
Zoflfany(J.) ..
63
Zuccarelli (F.)
II
Miss Elles TEHBY.
Photographs and Engravings.
In the entrance hall are seven large photographs and
three proof impressions of the engraving, by R. Josey, of
Gainsborough's portrait of David Garrick. The plate is now
destroyed, but copies of the engraving are presented by the
Council to donors of three guineas and upwards. The original
painting is the property of the Corporation of Stratford, and
hangs in the Town Hall.
Engraving— The River Avon and Holy Trinity Church,
from the original painting by John Constable (1840).
Engraving— Shakespeare before Sir Thomas Lucy, from
the painting by T. Brooks, R.A., engraved by F. Hunter (1861).
A set of coloured prints, representing The Seven Ages of
Man, are arranged between the windows of the staircase.
These engravings are by W. Bromley from designs by
T. Stothard. Presented by E. Marlttt Boddy, Esq., F.R.C.S.
Upon the walls of the corridor are exhibited engravings
from the Boydell Portfolio, illustrating scenes from Shaker
speare's Plays. Many of these choice prints are the work of
famous English engravers of the i8th century.
There is also a proof on satin of Mongie's etching of
Meissonnier's Clown signed by both artists.
Oil Paintings.
on ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of a Gentleman of the time of Queen Elizabeth.
Lent by Mrs. Page.
Dimensions, 3ft. i|in. by 2ft. loin. ; on canvas,
-^^ ARTIST UNKNOWN.
S' i The Marriage of Richard, Duke of York (second son '
OF Edward IV.) and the Lady Ann Mowbrav, 1477.
Presented by Hugh Owen, Esq., F.S.A.
The boy, who is one of the characters in Shakespeare's
Play, " King Richard III,," was murdered in the Tower in 1483.
The little lady was subject to great indignities, but dying on
January i6th, 1480-1, was buried in Westminster Abbey. She
lived for a time at Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire.
Dimensions, ift. 6Jin. by ift. 3jin. ; on board.
1
02 JOHN DUJABDIN, JUNE.
Shakespeare in his Studv.
Presented by Sir George Trevelyan, Bart.
The scene depicted on this canvas is supposed to represent
the Poet's study in his house in London, Burbage, the
actor, is rehearsing the part of " Master Ford " in the " Merry-
Wives of Windsor."
Dimensions, 3ft. 4in. by aft. 4in. ; on canvas.
93 L- J- LEBEUN.
Hamlet and His Mother.
Lent bv Mrs. F. Bull.
HAMLET. A bloody deed I. almost as bad, good mother.
As kilt a king and marry with hts brother,
QUEEN. Aa' kill a king I
HAMLET. Ay lady, 'twnB my word.
{Lift! up tht arras and dUcovtrt Polotiius.)
Hamlil. AciUI. Sa«t4. 18.'
In contrast to the works of some of the great masters of
the English historic school of painting, this picture, by a
modern French artist, shows the difference between the old
and new methods of depicting scenes from Shakespeare's
Plays. In expression and feeling, as in composition, execu-
tion, treatment, and drawing, the picture is a good example of
the class to which it belongs.
Dimensions, 5ft. 4in, by 4ft. 3in. ; on canvaa.
Fof sale, price ;^5O0.
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Miss Sally Booth as "Juliet."
Presented by Edgar Flower, Esq.
yuliet's Chamber. Eiittr Juliil and Nurse.
yVLlET. Ay. thoae attires are best; but jjentle nurse,
I pray thee, leave me to myself to-night;
For I have need of many orisons.
Romio and yutitl. Act IV. Scent 3.
Sarah Booth, usually called " Sally Booth," a descendant
of the famous Barton Booth (1681-1733), was born in Birming-
ham in 1793, and when quite a girl obtained an engagement
at the Manchester Theatre, then under the management of
Macready. After a time Sarah Booth appeared at Covent
Garden Theatre, 23rd November, 1810. It was thought she
94
might become a rival to Mrs. Siddons, a delusion . soon
dispelled, though the young actress gained considerable
reputation. Miss Booth was noted for her politeness and her
strict observance'of religious duties ; when on tour she made
a point of regular attendance at church. Though perhaps
seen to better advantage in " Pnscilla Tomboy," Sally Booth's
"Juliet" was a pretty girlish performance. Her " Cordelia "
was not so highly praised. This once famous actress visited
Stratford repeatedly about the year 1823. She died 1867,
having long quitted the stage.
Dimensions, 7ft. 8fin. by 4ft. 8|in. ; on canvas.
95 J. J. CHALON, E.A. 1778-1854.
Macbeth and the Witches.
Presented by H. Graves, Esq.
A htalk near Forres. {Tkmi/lir.j Enter three wilckes, and presently
Macbeth and Bnnquo.
MACBETH. So foul and fair a day I have not seen.
BANQUOf How far is't called to Forres ? What are these
So wither'd and so wild in their attire,
That look not like the inhabitants o' the earth,
And yet are on't ? Live you 7 or are you ought
That man may question ?
Macbeth. Act I. Scene 3. 38.
John James Chalon was born at Geneva in 1778. He was descended
from an old French family exiled aflei the revocation of the Edict of
Nantes. When quite young he came to England, and became a stutient
at the Academy in 1796. He was elected an Associate in 1827, and an
Academician in 1841. He died at Kensington in 1S54. Cbalon excelled
both as a landscape and figure painter. Many of his landscapes are
faithful transcripts of the mountain and lake scenery of Switzerland. One
of his most famous pictures. " Napoleon on board [he Bellrrophon,"
painted in i8i5, hangs in Ihe Gallery at Greenwich Hospital,
The painting of " Macbeth and the Witches " is worthy
of careful study.
Dimensions, 6ft. lotin. by 4ft. lojin. ; on canvas.
96
EOBEBT CLOTHIER.
J. L, Toole and W. H. Stephens in " The Cri
THE Hearth."
\ Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
Dimensions, 4ft. yjin. by 3ft. 3in. ; on canva
Although this picture is Of no value as a likeness, it is of'
considerable inferest by reason of the talent- of the lady by
whom it was painted. The portrait possibly more closely
resembles King James I. than the Poet whose features it was
26
intended to represent. The medallion below the portrait is a
graceful composition.
Maria Anna Angelica Catharina Kaufmann was born in 1741 at Coi're,
in the Grisons, where her father^ an artist, was then painting. Under her
father's instruction Angelica attained to great prjoficiency in music,
languages, and painting. Having visited Milan, Florence, Rome, and
Venice, she came to England in 1765 with Lady Wentworth ; her
talents being recognised in this country she was elected one of the first
Royal Academicians. She was twice married, and died 1807.
Dimensions, 3ft. 4iin. by 2ft. iijin. ; on canvas.
101
Portrait of Lady Bancroft
as Peg Woffington.
Presented by Herself.
102
JOHN CAUSE, 1779-1862.
AUTOLYCUS.
Lent by Miss Wright,
103
104
THOMAS NAST, Bom 1840.
The Immortal Light of Genius.
Tragedy and Comedy offering laurels to the Immortal
Light of Genius at Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-on-
Avon.
Presented by Mrs. Nast.
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Macbeth and the Witches.
Macbeth. Act I. Scene 3.
Lent by Alderman W. G. Colbourne.
i
29
PICTURE GALLERY.
-j FEANK EICHAEDS.
Hamlet.
This picture is lent by the artist, and a committee has
been formed to purchase and present it to the Gallery.
2 ROBERT SMIRKE, R.A., 1752-1845.
Froth and Pompey brought before Angelo.
Presented by Henry Graves^ Esq,
A Hall in Attgelo*s House. Enter Elbow and Officers^
with Froth and Pompey.
ELBOW. If it please your honour, I am the poor duke's con-
stable, and my name is Elbow : I do lean upon
justice, sir; and do bring in here before your
good honour two notorious benefactcs. .
Measure for Measure. Act 11. Scene i. 45.
This picture, painted for the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery,
Pall Mall, was engraved by G. T. Ryder and C. G. Playter for
J. and J. Boydell in 1798. It is the companion picture to No. 5.
Robert Smirke was born at Wigton in 1752, and at the age of nineteen
became a student at the Royal Academy. He was elected an Associate of
the Academy in 1792, and in the same year an Academician. In his youth
he is said to have painted crests on coach panels. He certainly painted
many small pictures for the engravers to illustrate plays, poems, and novels ;
many of these compositions he painted in monochrome (No. 38 in the
Shakespeare Memorial Gallery is an example of Smirke's monochrome
work.) His favourite subjects were from the Bible, English history,
Don Quixote, and Shakespeare. He was employed by Alderman Boydell
to paint pictures for the Shakespeare Gallery in Pall Mall, to serve as
illustrations to the Boydell Edition of these Plays ; several of these interest-
ing examples of his manner are now deposited at the Shakespeare Memorial.
His picffures are humorous, and generally well drawn, though they have
decided mannerisms. Smirke continued to practise his art till late in life,
making the designs for the bas-reliefs in front of the Oxford and Cambridge
Club, of which his sons were the architects. He died in London in 1845,
in his ninety-third year.
See also Nos. 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 51, 52, 97, examples by this
master.
Dimensions, 7ft. lin. by 5ft. im. ; on canvas.
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EOBEET SMIRKE, E.A.
Anne Page, Slender, and Simple.
Presented by Miss A, Bonham Carter.
Wiirt please your worship to come In, sir ?
No, I thank you, forsooth, heartily; I am ytery well.
The dinner attends you, sir.
Merry Wives of Windsor. Act I. Scene i .
This and the companion picture (No. 4) were painted
for the Shakespeare Gallery, but Alderman Boydell being
unable to complete the purchase, they were sold by the artist
to William Smith, M.P., of Norwich, whose grand-daughter
Miss Alice Bonham Carter, presented them to the Memorial.
Dimensions, 7ft. lin. by 5ft. lin. ; on canvas.
EOBEET SMIEKE, E.A.
Shylock Reproving Jessica.
Presented by Miss A. Bonham Carter.
SHYLOCK. By Jacob's staff, I swear, '
I have no mind of feasting forth to-night ;
But I will go. Go you before me sirrah ;
Say I will come.
LAUNCELOT. I will go before, sir. Mistress, look out at
window, for all this;
There will come a Christian by,
Will be worth a Jewess' eye. {Exit LaunoeJot)
The Merchant of Venice. Act II. Scene 5. 34.
The companion picture to No. 3 ; engraved by L. P.
Simon, and published by J. & J. Bo}dell (1795).
Dimensions, 7ft. lin. by 5ft. lin.; on canvas.
EOBEET SMIEKE, E.A.
Conrade and Borachio brought before Dogberry and
THE Watch.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
DOGBERRY. O villain I thou wilt be condemned into ever-
lasting redemption for tl^.is.
Much Ado about Nothing. Act IV. Scene 2. 56.
This picture, painted for the Shakespeare Gallery in Pall
Mall, was engraved by J. Ogborne for J. & J. Boydell in 1791,
It is the companion picture to No. 2.
Dimensions, 7ft. lin. by 5ft. lin. ; on canvas.
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ARTIST UNKNOWN.
TUBAt.
Presented by Edgar Flower, Esq.
JOHN OPIE, B.A., 1761-1807.
Elizabeth Woodvillb, Queen of Edward IV. and the
Young Duke of York {afterwards murdered in the
Tower).
Lent by A. Graves, Esq., F.S.A.
■QUEEN. Come, come, my boy r we will to sanctuary.
ARCHBISHOP. My gracious lady, go ;
6a.
John Opie, the son of a carpenter, was born near Truro in May. 1761.
Having, when quite young, given indications of genius, he wag taken to
London and introduced 10 Sir Joahua Reynolds. He became an art
Itudenl, and an exhibitor at the Royal Academy in 17S2. In 17S7 he was
made a member of the Academy, and in 1803 Proleasor of Painting. He
died in the prime of life April gth, 1807. The picture of the little Duke of
Vork is a masterpiece, the hgurea being well painted, and the whole
composition good.
Dimensions, 7ft. Sin. by 5ft. 6in. ; on canvas.
« HENBY FUSBLI. 'E.A., 1741-1825.
The Ghost of Julius C^sar AppEARrNG to Brutus.
Presented by Dr. Lawson Tail,
Ealir The Ghost 0/ Casar.
BRUTUS. Art thou any thing?
Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil.
That mak'st my blood cold and my hair to stare ?
Speak to me what thou art.
GHOST. Thy e/il spirit, Brutus.
yulius Casar. Act IV. Sctnt 3. 274,
Though almost a monochrome, and probably intended
simply for the engraver, there is great power of imagination
displayed in this painting.
Dimensions, 2ft. iijin, by 2fl. 3^in. ; on canvas.
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9 ? BENJAMIN WEST, P.B.A., 1738-1820.
King Lear.
Bought by the Memorial Association.
LEAR. Blow, winds, and crack your cheeks ! rage ! blow I
You cataracts and hurricanoes spout
Till youhavedrenchedoursteeples,drown'd the cocks I
King Lear. Act III. Scene 2.
Dimensions, 2ft. 4}in. by ift. ii^in.; on canvas.
-jQ HENRY FUSEIil, R.A., 1741-1825.
The Witches Appearing to Macbeth.
Macbeth. Act I. Scene 3.
Presented by E. Marlett Boddy^ M.R.C.S.
This picture is an excellent example of Fuseli's style. The
artist chose the same subject for one of his illustrations to the
Boydell Shakespeare, but this painting was not included
among those selected for engraving.
Dimensions, 34^^ inches by 26f inches ; on canvas.
11 PEANCESCO ZUCCABELLI, c 1702-1788.
The Witches appearing to Macbeth.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq,
THIRD WITCH. All hail, Macbeth I that shall be
king hereafter.
Macbeth. Act I. " Scene 3. 47.
Francesco Zuccarelli. an Italian, born at Pitigliano, in Tuscany,
about 1702, studied at Florence and Rome. Having finished his studies
he removed to Venice, whence, upon the advice of the English consul, he
visited this country twice. The second and longer visit extended from
1752 to 1773. He became a foundation member of the Royal Academy,
and amassed an ample fortune. Returning to Italy and settling at
Florence he soon afterwards lost the whole of his savings, owing to the
unsettled state of the country, and again in his old age became dependent
upon his art for a living. He died in Florence in 1788. Zuccarelli's
earlier works were chiefly historical pictures, but he abandoned these for
decorative landscapes, with small figures. A collection of Zuccarelli's
paintings was formed at Windsor Castle, and there are many examples of
his art in England.
Dimensions, 3ft. by 2ft. 4iin. ; on canvas.
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The Arrest of Cambridge, Scroop, and Grey.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
KING HENRY. Why, how now, gentlemen I
What see you in those papers that you lose
So much complexion ? Look ye, how they
change!
Their cheeks are paper. Why, what read you
there,
KiigHmryV. Act it. Scifu 2. Line yi.
An engraving of this painting was included in the
Boydeil collection in 1798 ; the engraver being Robert Thew.
Dimensions, 24 inches by tSJ inches; on panel.
13 FEANCIS "WHEATIjBT, R.A., 1747-1801.
Perdita, Florizel, and Polixenes.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
PERDITA. You're welcome, sir.
Give me those flowers there, Dorcas. Reverend
sirs,
For you there's rosemary and rue ; these keep
Seeming and savour all the winter long :
Grace and remembrance be to you both,
And welcome to our shearing I
Tkt Winter's Talt. Aa IV. Scim 3. Line yi.
Francis Wheat! ey was born in London in 1747, and siudied
art in that city cliiefly under llie tutoiship of Mortimer, and earned
considerable reputalion as a painter of rural and domestic subjects,
many ol which were engraved.
He painted twelve pictures for Alderman Boydeil to illustrate
Shakespeare's plays, and it is from these paintings that his merit as a
-composer and a colourist may best be estimated.
He was elected a Royal Academician in 1791, and died in iSoi.
Dimensions, 24 inches by iSJ inches ; on panel.
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THOMAS STOTHARD, E.A., 1755^834.
^Othello's Return.
Presented by Charles E. Flower^ Esq.
A Seaport in Cyprus. An open place near the Quay.
Enter Othello and Attendants.
OTHELLO. O my fair warrior !
DESDEMONA. My dear Othello I
OTHELLO. It gives me wonder great as my content
To see you here before me. O my soul's joy I
If after eyery tempest come such calms,
May the winds blow till they have waken'd death !?
Othello. Act II. Scene I. 184.
Thomas Stothard, the son of a Yorkshire man, was born in Longacre,
London, 17th August, 1755. In 1770, his father being dead, he "was
apprenticed by his mother to a designer of brocaded silks, but scon turned
his attention to making illustrations for books, in which branch of art he
excelled. He was elected an Associate of the Academy in 1791, and a
member in 1804. He died in London 27th April, 1834. The painting of
"Oihello'f* Return" was executed by Stothard foi Alderman BoydelL
engraved by T. Rvder. and published in 1799. Stothard also designed a.
beautiful series of the *• Seven Ages," which W. Bromley engraved.
Dimensions, 6ft. iiin. by 5ft. 5in. ; on canvas.
GEORGE EOMNEY, 1734-1802.
TiTANIA REPOSING WITH HER InDIAN VoTARIES.
Present fed by Charles E. Flower, Esq.
A Wood near Athens. Enter Titania with her Train.
TITANIA. Come, now a roundel and a fairy song :
Then, for the third of a minute, hence ;
Some to kill cankers in the musk-rose buds,
Some war with rere-mice for their leathern wings,
To make my small elves coats.
A Midsummer Nighfs Dream. Act II. Scene 3. i-
The face of the Fairy Queen is said to have been painted
by Romney as a portrait of Emma Lyon, the famous Lady
Hamilton, second wife of Sir William Hamilton, British.
Ambassador at Naples, and the friend of Lord Nelson.
Titania is represented reclining ; to the right a band of dusky
musicians beguile the queen with music ; in the background,
two little fairies ** war with rere-mice for their leathern wings.*'
This picture was formerly in the Beckford collection.
George Romney was born in Lancashire, December 15th, 1734. His
father, a cabinet-maker, brought up the lad to that business, but, at the
age of nineteen, George showed so great ability for drawing that his father
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placed htm with a portrait painter, named Steele, then living at KendaL
In 1762 he removed 10 London : his talents were quickly recognised, and
he rose rapidly to Came and Tortune, Tanking second to his famous contem-
poraries Reynolds and Gainsborough. He visited Italy in 1773, and
returned to London in 1775. Romney's wife and family were not allowed
to share his prosperity, but remained at Kendal, receiving only two visita^
from the painter during thirty-seven years. In later life, however, ht ■
returned lo Kendal, where he died November T5lh, iSot.
Dimensions, 4ft. atin, by 3ft. 8Jin. ; on canvas.
•|6 ROBERT SMIEKB, E.A.
An Allegorical Subject in Monochrome.
Presented by Andrew MacCullum, Esq.
When Smirke intended a picture to be engraved, he-
sometimes painted in monochrome ; this graceful composition
is a good example of the artist's method.
Dimensions, ift. 3in. diameter; circular; on canvas.
17 ROBERT SMIRKE, E.A., 1752-184=5,
Anne Page, Slender, and Simple.
Merry Wivis of Wtndior. Act i. Seme i.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
This and the companion picture appear to have beeti
painted by Robert Smirke, but were not engraved by Boydell.
Smirke treated the subjects quite differently in the pictures he
painted for the Boydell Shakespeare Gallery.
Dimensions, i6^ inches by 13I inches ; on canvas.
13 ROBERT SMIRKE, R:A., 1752-1845.
Mrs. Page, Quickly, Sir Hugh Evans, and William.
Presented by Elliot Galer, Esq.
EVANS. Come, hither, William, hold up your head ; come.
MRS. PAGE. Come on, sirrah ; hold up your head;
your master, be not afraid.
The Merry Wives of Windsor. Act IV. Scene i. Li.
Dimensions, 16^ inches by 13J inches ; on canvas.
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Sir John Gilbert, one of the greatest illustrators of Shake-
speare's Plays, is represented at StiUtford-upon-Avon by this
picture only. It is much to be desired that more examples of
his art be placed in the Gallery. Sir John Gilbert, the son of
a retired captain, was bom in 1817. After leaving school he
entered the office of an estate agent at London, but, having
no taste for figures, he persuaded his parents to allow him tO'
study drawing. In 1836 he exhibited his first picture in the
Royal Academy. He contributed to the early numbers of
Punch and The Illttslraled London News, Besides painting
about 400 pictures, he designed illustrations for many
periodicals and some of the best English classics, especially
Shakespeare, whose plays he thoroughly appreciated. Sir
John died in 1897.
Dimensions, 2ft. loin. by ift. 7in. ; on a panel.
HENRY PUSELI, B.A., 1741-1825.
The Witches appearing to Macbeth.
Presented by Henry Graves, Esq.
BANQVO. You seem to understand me,
By each at once her- choppy finger laying
Upon her skinny lips ; you should be women,
And yet your beards forbid me to interpret
That you are so.
Macbeth. Act I. Semt 3. 39.
Henrich Fussly, better known by his English name, Henry Fuseli, was
born at Zurich, 7th February, 1741. In 1780, having come to England for
a second time and changed his name to Fuseli, he entered into an arrange-
ment with Alderman Boydell for illustrating Shakespeare's Flays, painting
eight large pictures for the Shakespeare Gallery. He died at Putney,
April leth, 1S25. Fuseli belonged to a mystic school, and hia imagination
outran his technical ability ; some of his interpretations of Shakespeare
are powerful, though wanting ihe charm of colour and grace of drawing -
which characterise the works of his great contemporaries.
Dimensions, aft. ii^in. by 2ft. jjin. ; on canvas.
23 JAMES NOETHCOTE, E.A.. 1746-1831.
Hubert and Prince Arthur.
Presented by EHiol Galer.
ARTHUR. O save me, Hubert, save me ! my eyes are out
Even with the fierce look o( these bloody men.
Kirig:yohn. Act IV. Seine i. 56,
James Northcote, like several early Academicians, spent the first part
of his life in business. He was twenty-five years of age when he left
Plymouth, his native town, where he had assisted his father in the trade
of watchmaking. Journeying to London he there found a friend. Sir
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Joshua Reynolds, also a Devonshire man, under whose tuition he studied
painting. He joined the ban J. of artists working for Alderman Boydell,
and painted several pictures lor the Shakespeare Gallery, to illustrate
•' King John," " Richard II.," First part of " Henry VI.," Third part of
" Henry VI.," *♦ Richard III." (three pictures), and " Romeo and Juliet."
He died in his eighty-sixth year (183 1). His most important works are
the "Princes in the Tower" and "Hubert and Arthur;" in this latter
picture, now in the Shakespeare Memorial Gallery, the training of
Reynolds is manifest, but there is also a strength of feeling peculiar to
Northcote, and it is evident that he profited by his studies in Italy.
The picture bears the artist's signature, " James.
Northcote, pinxit 1789," written over the arch in the upper
part of the canvas to the left. It was engraved by R; Thevi^,
and published in 1798.
Dimensions, 8ft. 4in. by 5ft, nin. ; on canvas.
ARTIST. UNKNOWN.
Portrait of King Richard II.
Presented by J. R. Furness^ Esq,
This ancient portrait was included in the Earl of
Shrewsbury's collection at Alton Towers, and sold at the
great sale of that collection. Afterwards it was exhibited at
the rooms of the Royal Cambrian Academy, Plas Mawr,
Conway, and was presented to the Memorial Gallery by
Mr. Furness.
A somewhat similar portrait of Richard II. may be seen
at the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Dimensions, 18} inches by 16 inches.
MATHEE BBOWN, c 1760-1831.
Romeo and Juliet.
Presented by A. Macmillan, Esq.
Scene : Verona. Friar Laurence* s Cell.
Enter Friar Lavrence and Romeo,
FRIAR, So smile the heavens upon this holy act,
That after hours with sorrow chicle us not !
Romeo and yuliet. Act II. Scene 6.
Mather Brown, by birth an American, came to England when quite
young, and studied with his fellow-countryman West. He fh-st exhibited
a picture in the Royal Academy in 1782, and obtained some celebrity as a
portrait painter. He also painted historical subjects, including a series of
scenes illustrating the war in India with Tippoo Saib, and was employed
by Alderman Boydell to paint some pictures for the Shakespeare Gallery
in Pall Mall. He died in London in 1831.
Dimensions, ift. lojin. by ift. 4in. ; on canvas.
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Mrs. Siddons as "The Tragic Muse."
Presented by the Artist.
This is a copy (made 1883) of the celebrated picture by
Sir Joshua Reynolds. The original was bequeathed (1868) by
Mrs. Siddons' youngest sister, Cecilia, Mrs. George Combe,
to Mr. R. Tate, and this copy was made while the original
was in his possession, Mrs. Tate is a great-grand-daughter of
Mrs. Siddons.
Sarah Kemble, the greatest English tragic actress, was bom St
Brecon in 1755. Her father, the elder Kemble, who was manager of an
itinerant company, inlroduced her upon the st^e when quite a child. At
the age of seventeen she resided with Mrs. Greathead at Guy's ClifT,
Warwick. In 1773 Sarah Kemble married Mr. Siddons, a young actor,
with whom she returned to the stage, and qaickly won for herself a leading
position, until linBlly she was recognised as the Queen of Tragedy. Her
principal parts were Lady Macbeth, Constance in " King John," and
Queen Catherine in "Henry VIII." Mrs. Siddons died in London (rSaO
and was buried in Paddington Church. There are several portraits of this
great actress at the Memorial, as well as personal relics ; the embroidered
slippers worn by her during he'r last performance of Lady Macbeth are
preserved in the Library. According to tradition Mrs. Siddons once
played in Stratford, in a barn, in Guild Street, now a stone-yard, but then
-occasionally used as a theatre.
Dimensions, 4ft. lin. by 3ft. 3in.
Portraits of Shakespeare.
The likeness of "The Maker of our stately English
speech" has come down to posterity in many forms; there
are, however, certain easily-recognised types derived more or
less directly from one or two contemporary likenesses.
The Bust of the Poet on his Monument in Holy Trinity
Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, disfigured as it is with modern
paint, may yet be considered of the first importance. In aH
probability it was made from a cast of the face taken after
death ; it was erected soon after Shakespeare's decease,
during the lifetime of his relatives and friends, and is known
to have been the work of one Johnson, a Dutch sculptor and
" tombe maker" living in London in the reign of James I.
A fine cast of the Church Bust may be seen in the Hall over
the Library door.
The Droeshout Engraving. — On the title page of the
lirst folio edition of Shakespeare's Plays, published in 1623, is
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a porttail from a copper plate engraved by Martin Droeshoot ;
and on the opposite page is printed the weD-known address to
The Reader, commencing : —
"This fignre, that Ihon here leeth pot
It WM Cor geotk Shaketpcwc cot: "
At the time of Shakespeare's death Martin Droeshout was a
child. He probably engraved the plate when he was about
twcnt>--one years of age, working £rom a drawing made from
an oil painting. That painting is believed to have been
found, and now hangs in the Memorial Picture Gallery
I see No. 27).
The Church Bust, the Droeshoot Engraving, and the
Droeshout Original Portrait, bear a close resemblance to
one another.
The other most famous portraits are the Ely Palace,
belonging to the Birthplace Trustees; The Felton Head,
belonging to the Baroness Bnrdett-Coatts ; the Chandos
Portrait, at the National Portrait Gallery ; and the Jansen
^go called), belonging to the &mily of the Duke of .Somerset
For the sake of comparison the Committee of the
Memorial have collected all the available portraits of
Shakespeare, and it is hoped the owners of portraits of the
Poet will generously assist the Committee in their endeavour
to make the Exhibition complete.
27 "^^^^ DROESHOUT ORIGINAL PORTRAIT.
Fresenttd by Mrs. Flower.
This remarkable portrait — probably the only one with
contemporary' authority of being a true hkeness of the Poet
— was add^ to the collection in the Memorial Picture
Gallery in 1892, on loan from the late Mr. H. C. Clements, of
Sydenham. Upon the death of the oivner in 1895. it was
purchased by Mrs. Flower and presented to the Mempria).
Since the picture became the property of the Governors of the
Memorial it has been submitted to critical examination, and
although there are differences of opinion, the weight of
evidence is strongly in favour of it being an original portrait
from life. There is high expert authority for saying that the
painting could not have been taken from the engraving, but
that the engraving was copied from the painting. The
portrait is painted upon two planks of old English elm.
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Macbeth and the Witches.
Presented by G. Jennings^ Esq,
Scene : A cavern. In the middle a boiling cauldron and three witches, A
show of eight kings; the last with a glass in his hand i Banquo^s ghost
following.
MACBETH. Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo ; down 1
Thy crown doth sear mine eye-balls— and thy hair.
Thou other gold-bound brow, is like the first.
A third is like the former. Filthy hags !
Why do you show me this ?
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John Martin was born at Haydon, near Hexham, in 1789. When
quite young he painted coats of arms on coaches and was employed to
decorate china. He came to London in 1806, and exhibited his ficst
picture in 18 12. After having some disagreement with the members of
the Royal Academy, he was instrumental in founding the Society of
British Artists, where his works were regularly exhibited. He painted
both in oil and water colour, and engraved many of his pictures himself.
John Martin died at Douglas,' in the Isle of Man, in 1854.
Dimensions, ift. 6iin. by ift. ; on a panel.
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GEOEGE EOMNEY, 1734-1802.
The Infant Shakespeare attended by Nature and the
Passions.
Presented by H. Graves, Esq.
This picture was engraved by B. Smith, and published
in 1799. A copy in chromo-lithography, one of the earliest
essays in this process, was also made ; a proof impression of
the lithograph bangs in the gallery.
To the imagination of Romney we owe some remarkable,
and a few beautiful Shakespearean pictures ; not the least
remarkable is this of ** The Infant Shakespeare attended by
the Passions." The companion picture, ** Shakespeare Nursed
by Tragedy and Comedy," a more pleasing composition, was
engraved by B. Smith, and published in 1803.
Dimensions, ift. iijin. by ift. 6^in.; on a panel.
See also No. 12.
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Edwin Booth as " Hamlet."
Presented by ** The P layers ^^ New York!
This painting was unveiled by the Hon. George F. Parker,
on 23rd April, 1896.
Edwin Booth was born near Baltimore, Maryland,
November 13th, 1833. ^^^ father, Junius Brutus Bjooth, then
the leading tragedian of the United States, took the boy with
him on many of his professional tours, on one occasion he
appeared at short notice as ** Richard III." instead of his
father. From that time his career was settled ; he played
with success in every part of the United States, «first visiting"
England in 1861-2. Later in 188 1 and in 1882, he played
with great acceptance at the Lyceum with Mr. (now Sir)
Henry Irving — their alternation as ** Othello" and ** lago *'
being, perhaps, the most notable feature of the engagement.
As a man he was always thoughtful, quiet, shy, reserved,
and, at times, almost gloomy ; but lovable to his friends, and
family, and greatly attached to all who came near him.
Dimensions, 2ft. 5iin. by ift. 8in. ; on canvas.
PAUL VAN SOMEE, 1576-1621.
Portrait of Henry Wriothesley, 2nd Earl of
Southampton.
Presented by Henry Graves y Esq.
This fine portrait of Shakespeare's friend and patron, to
whom he dedicated ** Venus and Adonis '* and *'The Rape of
Lucrece," next to the portrait of the poet himself, may be
counted the most precious treasure contained in the Memorial
Picture Gallery. Henry Wriothesley was born on the 6th of
October, 1573. His bounty, and the encouragement of the
poet have immortalised a name which otherwise might have
been forgotten ; even his association with the Earl of Essex
in the treasonable affair of 1601, and his subsequent irh-
prisonment in the Tower will scarcely be rerrtembered, though
his patronage of Shakespeare and Florio are notorious. He
died at Bergen-op-Zoom, loth November, 1624. That he was
the youth to whom Shakespeare addressed his sonnets is the
belief of some Shakespeareans.
Paul Van Somer, the painter of this portrait, was born at Antwerp about
the year 1576, and resided chiefly in Holland with his brother Bernard until
1604. In that year he came to England, and painted the portrait of the
King and many of the great people at Court, including William Earl of
Pembroke and Lord Bacon. He died in London in 1621.
Dimensions,' 6ft. 2^in. by 4ft. 2in. ; on canvas.
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" In this portrait the actor is shown as he appeared in private
life without any theatrical disguise. The painting is an
excellent example of Lawrence's delicate and refined manner.
Other portraits of Kemble, see Nos. 23, 26.
Dimensions, aft. 5in. by ift. iiiin.
B. E. DELL.
Titania's Bower.
Presented by P. AUfrey, Esq.
55 ARTIST UNKNOWN,
Portrait of Andrew Cherry.
Presented by John (JCotinor, Esq. •
Andrew Cherry, born about the year 176a, at Limerick,
was a comedian, and the author of several plays. Charles
Mathews said of him " He is an extremely little man, I think
less than Quick, with' a droll face. He is one of the most
humorous men in the world off the stage, and a very good
actor on it." He wrote plays and some well-known songs,
"The Bay of Biscay," "Tom Moody," "The Dear Little
Shamrock," &c.
Dimensions, ift. loin. by tft. sJin. ; on canvas.
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Empress took a fancy to her, and by-and-by sent her to England
with letters of introduction to Lady Burlington. She made her
debut at the Opera House when twenty-one years old, and the
King came to do her honour. Seeing Garrick play one
night, Violette fell in love with him, and he with her. In
answer to a friend who condoled with her. upon the death of
her husband, the widow said, ** He never was a husband to
'me.'* The lady being surprised, Mrs. Garrick added, *'for
during the thirty years we were married he always remained
my lover,'' Mrs. Garrick died on October i6th, 1822, in the
qgth year of her age.
This picture is believed to have been painted in Paris,
cither in 1749 or more probably in 1763, on the occasion of
the second visit of Mr. and Mrs. Garrick to the French
capital.
Dimensions, 3ft. 2 Jin. by 2ft. 4in. ; on canvas.
^2 ROBERT EDGE PINE, 17421790.
Portrait of David Garrick, 1716-1779.
Presented by Edgar Flower^ Esq,
David Garrick, the most famous actor of the i8th
century, was the son of an officer in the English Army
descended from a Huguenot family ; his mother was the
daughter of a Lichfield parson of Irish extraction ; he was
born at Hereford on February 19th, 17 16, and educated at
Lichfield Grammar School. Afterwards David and his
brother George became, the pupils of Samuel Johnson, at
Edial, near Lichfield. The doctor was then writing hig
tragedy of ** Irene," and when it was finished he and his pupil
set out for London, arriving in the big city with only a few
halfpence in their pockets. After trying the profession of a
lawyer and the business of a wine merchant, Garrick
adopted the calling of an actor. In 1741 he appeared at the
Goodman's Fields Theatre as *' Richard III." The powers of
Garrick were universal, he excelled equally in tragedy, and
comedy, or the broadest farce. In 1769, when his reputation
was universal, Garrick determined to celebrate a Shakespeare
Jubilee at Stratford-upon-Avon. An enormous rotunda was
erected in the Bankcroft by the river, near the spot where the
Memorial Theatre now stands. Ten years later (1779)
Garrick died at the age of fifty-three years, and was accorded
a magnificent funeral in Westminster Abbey.
R. £. Pine, who painted this excellent portrait of Garrick, was the
son of John Pine the engraver, and was born in London in 1742. He
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QQ HTTiLA-RY BELL.
Miss Ada Rehan as " Katharina."
Presented by Augustin Daly, Esq,
This fine portrait of the great American actress was
presented to the Memorial in i8S8 by Mr. Daly, whose great
Shakespearean revivals are equally well known in England
and America.
Dimensions, 7ft. lo^in. by 3ft. gin. ; on canvas.
gy SIE JOHN E. MILLAIS, P.E.A., 18291896.
Portrait of The Lord Ronald Gower (Artist & Author)^
Lord Ronald Gower, the author i.nd donor of the Monument ol
Shakespeare in the garden of the Memorial, sat for this portrait in 1S77.
His Lordship IB one ot the Governors of the Memorial.
Dimensions, oval, 2i|in. by i7iin. ; on canvas.
THE COLLECTION OF HISTORIC
PORTRAITS.
Presented by Evan Marlelt Botldy, Esq., F.R.C.S.
^Q^ HF.NBY WYATT, 1794-1840.
Portrait of Sami;el Taylor Coleridge.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet, philosopher and critic,
was born at Otlery, St. Mary, in 1772. In earlv life he
preached in the Unitarian Chapels around Bristol. This
portrait appears to have been painted at that period, Awl to
represent Coleridge as a young man.
In 1S11-12 the poet delivered his famous course of
Lectures on Shakei^peare and Milton. He 'died on the 23rd
July, 1834.
Dimensions, 23J inches by 19J Inches ; on canvas.
108
Attributed to WILLIA.M ETTY, R.A.,
1787-1849.
Head of a Bacchante. -
Presented by E. Marlett Baddy, Esq., E.R.C.S.
William Etty was a native of York, ani] studied in the schools of the
Royal "Academy, London ; for a short time he was a pupil of Lawrence.
His figure painting is excellent, but florid.
Dimensions, lol inches by i6i inches; on canvas.
109
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of a Spanish Lady.
Presented by E. Marlctt Boddy, Esq., F.R.C.S.
Dimensions, 31J inches by 25 inches; on canvas.
110
94
Attributed to HENEY ^VSTYATT.
Portrait of Charles Kemble.
Presented by E, Marlett Boddy, Esq., F.R.C.S.
Charles Kemble, born at Brecon in 1775 ; a good [actor^
excelling chiefly in subordinate characters. He was the father
of Francis Anne ** Fanny" Kemble, who made her debut at
Covent Garden in 1829, when her ** Juliet" created a great
sensation. He died in 1854.
Dimensions, 24J inches by igj inches ; on canvas.
111
Attributed to SIR ANTHONY VANDYCEI,
1599-1641.
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Portrait of a Boy with a Dog.
Presented by E. Marlett Boddy, Esq.y F,R.C.S.
The portrait now under consideration is believed to
represent one of the children of Charles I.
Born at Antwerp in 1599, Anthony Vandyck enjoyed the privilege of
being one of Ruben^s pupils, and in 16 19, when twenty years old, left
Antwerp to travel in Italy, where he earned a brilliant reputation.
The encouragement given by Charles I. to the fine arts induced
Vandyck to visit England in 1629, and he remained in this countr almost
continually until his death in 1641. Enjoying the patronage of the King,
Vandyck painted many portraits of members of the Royal Family, and
of the nobility.
Dimensions, 27^ inches by 24J inches ; on canvas.
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SIR PETER LELY, 1618-1680.
Portrait of Nell Gwynn.
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** Pretty, Witty Nell Gwynn " (1650-1687), was one of the
first women who took part in performances on the English
stage, it being then usual for boys, or young men, to appear
in female characters. She subsequently became the mistress
of Charles II., and the mother of the first Duke of St. Albans.
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Sir Peter Lely was born in the Netherlands, and settled in London
in 1641 (the year of Vandyck's death). He became court painter to
Charles II., by whom he was knighted. Some of his best subjects were
the court beauties of the day, who smile from his canvas, to a regulation
pattern. There is, however, a certain charm about all Lely *s work which
elevates it above that of most of his contemporaries.
Dimensions, 28^ inches by 23^ inches ; on canvas.
113
Attributed to 'WILLIAM HOGARTH
1697-1764.
Portrait of Alexander Pope.
Presented by E. Marlett Boddy Esq., F.R.C.S.
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Alexander Pope (1688- 1744) edited one of the early
editions of Shakespeare's plays (1723), and although he was
not well fitted for the task, earned no little reputation -by it ;
but his fame rests rather upon his abilities as a poet than as
an editor of other men's works.
William Hogarth, who is best known by his wonderful engravings,
was bom in London in 1697. ^^ painted a few portraits, some of which
approach caricatures as does his head of Pope, evidently no flattering
likeness.
Dimensions, iii inches by 8^ inches; on canvas.
11^ JOHN HOPPNEE, R.A., 1758-1810.
Portrait of Sir Walter Scott when a Boy.
Presented by E,. Marlett Boddy, Esq,, F.R.CS,
John Hoppner, the rival of Lawrence as a portrait painter, was born
at Whitechapel, of German parents. He was particularly succes&ful as a
painter of children's portraits, claiming for himself purity of look as well
as purity of style.
Dimensions, 16J inches by 14^ inches ; on canvas.
96
11 B Attributed to JSAN-BAPTISTB
■ ' ^ 1725-1805.
Portrait of a Musician.
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Presented by E. Marlett Boddy^ Esq.y F.R,C,S,
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Greuze excelled in delicacy and grace ; he is seen at his best in his
portraits oi girls, charming compositions painted with marvellous skill.
He was one of the first of the French school to reject the artificiality and
frivolity of the time, and to return to the beauties of nature unadorned.
Dimensions, i6^ inches by 12^^ inches; on canvas.
GEORGE ROMNET, 1734-1802-
Portrait of Percy Bysshe Shelley when a Boy.
The history of this striking portrait is obscure ; but it is
evident that it is a powerful study of the poet when quite
young.
Dimensions, 13^ inches by 9 J inches ; on canvas.
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Attributed to THOMAS GAINSBOEOUGH,
E.A., 1727-1788.
Portrait of Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
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Presented by E. Marlett Boddy^ Esq., F,R.C,S.
Of all the portraits of " Bonny Prince Charlie " this is
perhaps the most satisfactory, representing the young prince
at his best. He was born at Rome in 1720, and died in that
city in 1788.
The donor of this portrait discovered it hidden away and
covered with soot in the chimney corner of a cottage in
Devonshire.
Thomas Gainsborough, a native of Sudbury, removed to Bath in 1760,
and in 1774 to London. As a portrait painter he probably excels all other
masters of the English school.
Dimensions, 18 inches by 14 inches ; on canvas.
■|]H ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of Oliver Cromwell,
Presented by E. Marlett Boddy, Esq., F.R.C.S.
A powerfully painted head of the Protector, probably an
early copy of one of the best contemporary portraits.
Dimensiofia, i6| inches by t2| inches; on panel.
I1Q ARTIST UNKNOWN, "T. W."
Portrait of Lord Byron.
Chalk Drawing done at Harrow, 1801.
Presented by E. Marlett Boddy. Esq. F.R.C.S.
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LIBRARY AND READING ROOM.
PHIL MORBIS, A.E.A.
Portrait of Charles Edward Flower, J.P., C.C.
This portrait of the, founder of the Shakespeare Memorial
was presented by his numerous friends and admirers in token
of high appreciation of his valuable services to the Boroug'h of
Stratford-upon-Avon, 1891.
Dimensions, 4 ft. i^ in. by 3 ft. 3 in. ; on canvas.
JOHN WOOD.
Portrait of Henry Graves.
Presented in 1898 by his son, Algernon Graves ^ F.S.A*
Mr. Graves was one of the first Governors of the
Shakespeare Memorial, and a great benefactor to the Picture
Gallery.
Dimensions, ci ft. 5^ in. by 2 ft. o| in. ; on canvas.
GBINLING GIBBONS.
Wood Carving. Sword Stand, with Arms of the
City of London.
Presented by G, E. Marlett Boddy, Esq,, F.R.C.S.
124
MINIATURES.
OZIAS HUMPHBETS, 1742-1810.
Portrait of Roger Kemble, 1721-1802.
Miniature on Ivory. From the Blakiston Collection, X871.
Father of John Philip Kemble, Charles Kemble, and of
Sarah Kemble (Mrs. Siddons).
Purchased.
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126
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of J. P. Kehble, in Character.
Miniature on Canvas.
Presented by Mrs. F. Bull
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of David Garrick.
A Chalk Drawing, representing Garrick in powdered wig,
tied with a black ribbon, a white coat, and a blue waistcoat.
127
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of F. Hawley, as the " Duke of Buckingham,"
IN " Richard III."
Presented by Mrs. Hawley.
Mr. Hawley held office as Librarian of the Shakespeare
Memorial from i886 to 1S89. He was a distinguished actor,
playing under the name of " Haywell," a ripe scholar, and a
kindly gentleman.
128
ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of G. F. Cooke.
Miniature on Ivory.
Presented by Mr. Edgar i-huier, 1891.
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ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Portrait of Shakespeare.
Oval Miniature on Copper.
Presented by Mr. T. Kite.
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ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Reputed Portrait of Shakespeare.*
Circular Miniature on Copper.
Presented by Mr, Henry Graves,
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ARTIST UNKNOWN.
Reputed Portrait of Shakespeare, Contemporary,
Dated 1591. Monogram W. S. S. (?) 27.
Miniature on Copper.
Presented by the Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower,
This portrait is certainly contemporary, and both date
and inscription are in favour of it being a likeness of the Poet
when twenty-seven years of age.
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